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	The move came as the number of Bangkokians suffering from the disease rose to 25,282 &ndash; three of whom have died.</div>
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	Its current prevalence ratio is 444 per 100,000 of the population.&nbsp;</div>
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	Suan Luang, Watthana, Bang Phlat, Huai Khwang, Lat Phrao, Saphan Sung, Bang Kapi, Chatuchak, Wang Thong Lang and Prawet had the highest number of dengue haemorrhagic fever patients between January 4 and December 12.</div>
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	BMA deputy permanent secretary Wanthanee Wattana, who presided over the meeting at City Hall, said the highly publicised hospital stay ofTV star Thrisadee &ldquo;Por&rdquo; Sahawong boosted public awareness of the disease.</div>
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	The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes.&nbsp;</div>
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	Wanthanee urged officials and the public to destroy mosquito larva incubation areas.</div>
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BMA scrambles as dengue fever cases rise

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration yesterday held a meeting with officials from 10 Bangkok districts deemed at most risk of dengue haemorrhagic fever in a bid to come up with prevention measures.